Healthcare Assistant
Apollo Home Healthcare, Appleton Thorn, Warrington
Healthcare Assistant
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Apollo Home Healthcare, Appleton Thorn, Warrington
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 6 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Appleton Thorn, Warrington
Full Job Description
We are looking for compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistants to join a dedicated 2:1 care team supporting a lady in her 50s with complex clinical needs, as she prepares to make the important transition from specialist neurological rehabilitation back to her family home in Warrington. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of the team helping her return home and settle back into family life, providing high-quality, person-centred care that promotes her comfort, dignity, independence and wellbeing. You will support with personal care, moving and handling, complex clinical care and rehabilitation, while also providing companionship and encouraging meaningful activities throughout the day. Both day and night shifts involve clinical and personal care. Day shifts will focus on companionship, rehabilitation and meaningful activities, while night shifts will focus on maintaining her comfort, safety and wellbeing and ensuring she receives the support she needs throughout the night. If you are compassionate, patient and confident providing complex care, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's journey home. Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff. Our client has requested females to join their team. "This isn't just a job - it's your opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life."
Previous experience supporting adults with complex healthcare needs is desirable. Where required, specialist clinical training will be provided by our highly skilled, in-house nursing team. Essential Requirements To be considered for this role, applicants must:
- Have a minimum of 3 months' paid experience working in a professional care setting within the UK.
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Be committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
- Be willing to complete client-specific, clinical training where required. We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to consider applicants requiring sponsorship. About You We're looking for someone who is:
- Patient and Empathetic
- Caring, kind and compassionate
- Reliable and professional
- An excellent communicator
- Committed to delivering person-centred care
- A positive team player
"I was very sceptical about leaving my old job but I'm so I glad I took the leap and applied for my position at Apollo. Best thing I ever did, I get to spend more time with my children and watch them grow. Everyone is so friendly and easy to approach if you have a problem." - Current HCA, At Apollo Home Healthcare, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're one of the UK's leading providers of specialist home healthcare, supporting babies, children, young people and adults with complex healthcare needs. We're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred complex care that enables our clients to live safely, independently and comfortably in the place they call home. We know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to supporting our Healthcare Assistants through specialist training and ongoing clinical support. Whether you're joining us with previous complex care experience or looking to build on your existing skills, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive difference every day